Hosting a house full of holiday guests can add up
Before your guests arrive, come up with a conservation plan and pass along these tips. Keep doors closed to avoid…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/holiday-energy-savings/Category: Energy Savings
Shop ENERGY STAR® on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Look for the ENERGY STAR label on electronics and see how you could maximize your savings: ENERGY STAR certified TVs are…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/shop-energy-star-on-black-friday-cyber-monday/Cool weather is here; check your heat pump
If your heat pump is set to heat mode, make sure the outside compressor is operating when the indoor air…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/heat-pump-2/Fall is the optimal tree-planting season
Why is fall great for planting? Autumn is the best time of year for planting balled and burlapped trees. Temperatures…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/fall-tree-planting/Texas weather is wild, but your bills don’t have to be
1. Resist the urge to change your thermostat As tempting as it may be to crank up the heat when…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/texas-weather-is-wild-but-your-bills-dont-have-to-be/Beware of Energy Vampires
Unplug energy vampires The first and most effective step to slay energy vampires is to cut off their power. Go…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/energy-vampires-2/Power Rush Hour continues through September
Continue to limit your energy use between 3-7 p.m. daily and follow these tips to help save today and tomorrow….
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/power-rush-hour-september/Help ease high summer bills
Use less energy The surest way to lower your energy costs is, of course, to use less energy. In the…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/help-ease-high-summer-bills/Get your home vacation ready
Unplug nonessential appliances and electronics. This will help prevent wasted energy from electronics being plugged in. This includes microwaves and…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/get-your-home-vacation-ready/Use LED lightbulbs for lighter bills
While LEDs may have a higher upfront cost than you are accustomed to, they quickly pay for themselves through reduced…
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